20 POINTS Heart disease is the leading cause of death among both men and women in the United States. It is usually caused when a sticky substance called plaque builds up in the arteries. Often, the only symptoms of heart disease are chest pain or discomfort. Why do you think heart disease is so prevalent in the United States? How could heart disease affect other organ systems?

Heart disease will affect almost all other organs. No oxygen would mean no functions. Heart diesease is an issue in our economy in which problems come from our bad health and eating habits.

The US is known for its fatty, artificial foods. In order to make these foods, they use lots of chemicals. This can build up plaque very quickly. Not to mention, the average US citizen is not very fit. Heart disease can affect other organs because your blood is now constricted and that can slow brain functions and weaken stability.

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